Written Statement·Commons·Department for Education·HCWS1339

Keeping children safe in education

12 February 2026

Bridget Phillipson

Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities

Labour

Statement

Keeping children safe could not be more important to this government and this afternoon, it is launching a public consultation on proposed changes to its Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026 statutory guidance. All schools and colleges in Engla...